What is America’s Newest Driving Campaign to Prevent Accidents?

Posted on December 19th, 2014 by Admin

Just as buckle up was the catchphrase in the 1980s for promoting seat belt use, the no phone zone is the slogan for today’s driving generation. Statistics show that cell phone use and texting while driving can lead to auto accidents. Consequently, more and more states are joining the text ban roster. If you suffer injury in an accident where the other driver was texting, consult an Atlanta distracted driving lawyer about pursuing a case.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has devoted a website, called distraction.gov, to promote its agenda of stopping cell phone use, texting and other types of distractions while driving. Of all driving distractions, the DOT reports that text messaging is the worst because it takes all of the driver’s attention — visually, manually, and cognitively — away from the road. Distraction.gov lists nine actions that amount to distracted driving:

Texting

Using a cell phone or smartphone

Eating and drinking

Talking to passengers

Grooming

Reading, including maps

Using a navigation system

Watching a video

Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player

One of the most important steps you can take to prevent auto accidents is not to use a cell phone or text while driving. However, there are also other actions you can take to prevent auto accidents.

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